As of the 2020 census, its population was 211,972, [2] making it Maine's second-most populous county. Its county seat is Alfred. [3] York County is part of the Portland–South Portland, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area.

3 days ago · An 2002 earthquake in upstate New York measured at a magnitude of 5.1. There was also a magnitude 4.7 event near Hollis Center, Maine, in 2012, Long said. Residents of cities including Boston and Providence, Rhode Island, also reported feeling the quake.

York County has been a government in continuous existence since 1636. Five County Commissioners elected by voters are the policy-making body of the county, and a professional county manager manages 200+ employees and an annual budget of $22,200,482.

3 days ago · The depth of the earthquake was 8.2 miles (13.2 kilometers).The USGS told Maine's Total Coverage that Monday's earthquake was the fifth-strongest on record in Maine.The Maine Geological Survey's ...

3 days ago · Portland, ME » 26° Portland, ME » ... YORK COUNTY, Maine — A sizeable earthquake was reported in York Harbor Monday morning. It was a 3.8 magnitude, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The USGS initially reported the earthquake as a 4.1 magnitude, but quickly downgraded it to 3.9. About an hour later, it was downgraded ...

3 days ago · A magnitude 3.8 earthquake rattled parts of New England on Monday morning, with shaking felt from Boston to Portland, Maine, the US Geological Survey said. The quake was centered about 7 miles ...

The York Judicial Center (YJC) is now open to the public. Beginning May 8, 2023, the Southern Maine Connector bus route will begin stopping at the York Judicial Center. Call for more info or to sign up. YJC Wayfinding Plan (PDF) 2-page plan showing the location of courtrooms, conference rooms, the clerk's office and public areas.

4 days ago · The earthquake, which struck just after 10 a.m., was centered about 6 miles southeast of York Harbor. Its effects were felt as far north as Bangor and south as New York City.

The Corrections Division is the largest component of the York County Sheriff's Office. The York County Jail is a "Flagship" Facility and can house up to 396 inmates, making it the second-largest jail in the State.

The town of Alfred is the County Seat, hosting the county government, courthouse, and the county jail. In 2010, York County was Maine’s second most populous at 15.5% of the state’s total, with a census count of 197,131, a 5.6% increase over 2000.